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Central Middle School

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Central Middle School ranks 88 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

88^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Central Middle School is a public middle school located in Carrollton, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,028 students. It is part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Central Middle School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 school years, indicating strong academic performance.

Central Middle School consistently outperforms the Carroll County and Georgia state averages in Milestones Assessment proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, Central Middle School had 100% proficiency in Algebra I, significantly higher than the Carroll County (39.4%) and Georgia (44.9%) averages. The school also outperformed the county and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Additionally, Central Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.2 over the past three school years, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 14.6 to 18.8.

While Central Middle School's consistent academic excellence and higher spending per student make it a standout performer within the Carroll County district and the state of Georgia, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, from 51.81% in 2022-2023 to 62.26% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income households. This demographic shift may present challenges in maintaining the school's high academic performance and could require additional resources and support to ensure all students have access to quality education.

1,009

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,909

Per pupil spending ?

37.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

155 Whooping Creek Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116

(770) 832-8114

District: Carroll County

Students who attend Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Central High School

Feeder schools for Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Roopville Elementary School
	Whitesburg Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

Hispanic:

12.9%

African American:

9.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (56% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg42%

Georgia avg40%

88^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Middle Schools in the Carroll County

58^th of 206Carroll County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	82.7	88 of 584	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	104 of 588	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.8	86 of 577	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	101 of 567	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	83 of 542	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.7	97 of 559	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.4	109 of 543	79.9%	★★★★☆
2017	73.4	124 of 539	77.0%	★★★★☆
2016	63.0	165 of 545	69.7%	★★★★☆
2015	65.7	156 of 537	70.9%	★★★★☆
2014	55.4	277 of 521	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.4	208 of 527	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.5	251 of 508	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	226 of 504	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.1	241 of 494	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.2	216 of 466	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.4	227 of 462	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.7	226 of 445	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	42.5	291 of 420	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+55 vs state

Mathematics63%+22 vs state

Social Studies53%+14 vs state

English Language Arts50%+10 vs state

Science50%+21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, August 17, 2023

Exceptional education for ALL students. My kids excelled and enjoyed their time at CMS. Close Quote

by a principal
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Achievement is fantastic. Focus is on the three A's- Academics, Athletics/Activities, and the Arts! Close Quote

Schools Near Central Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Whooping Creek Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8114	1,009	68	14.8	37.9%	737 (73.0%)	93 (9.2%)	130 (12.9%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.1%)	82.7	88^th of 584 public middle schools	84.9%		79.7	104^th of 588 public middle schools	82.3%	16	100.0	53.9	50.3	47.0	66.8	59.6	64.7	49.5	53.3	$12,909	$872	$12,037
Carrollton Middle School	Public	6-8	151 Tom Reeve Drive	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	No	(770) 832-6535	1,280	76	16.7	58.5%	418 (32.7%)	408 (31.9%)	338 (26.4%)	26 (2.0%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (6.5%)	57.3	225^th of 584 public middle schools	61.5%		57.1	225^th of 588 public middle schools	61.7%		100.0	46.7	42.6	40.2	37.8	39.8	48.0	29.5	32.4	$11,622	$440	$11,181
Bowdon Middle School	Public	6-8	129 N Jonesville Rd	Bowdon	30108	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 258-1778	338	22	15.2	42.6%	250 (74.0%)	35 (10.4%)	33 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	54.3	241^st of 584 public middle schools	58.7%		66.3	169^th of 588 public middle schools	71.3%	72	95.8	40.2	34.0	37.3	41.2	51.5	37.3	27.7	39.3	$13,039	$687	$12,352
Mt. Zion Middle School	Public	6-8	132 Mount Zion St	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 834-3389	404	26	15.3	47.5%	244 (60.4%)	57 (14.1%)	71 (17.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.7%)	42.1	320^th of 584 public middle schools	45.2%		38.2	353^rd of 588 public middle schools	40.0%	33	78.9	32.8	31.1	31.5	44.0	34.8	29.2	11.2	41.5	$13,536	$799	$12,736
Bremen Middle School	Public	6-8	2440 Crosstown Pkwy	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-4874	507	31	16.5	27.0%	442 (87.2%)	25 (4.9%)	13 (2.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	94.4	38^th of 584 public middle schools	93.5%		94.8	34^th of 588 public middle schools	94.2%	4	100.0	62.4	67.9	70.0	79.4	82.1	85.4	52.7	56.5	$11,666	$293	$11,373
Bay Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	122 Bay Springs Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 459-2098	723	57	12.7	39.0%	360 (49.8%)	205 (28.4%)	90 (12.4%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.2%)	67.9	155^th of 584 public middle schools	73.5%		52.3	261^st of 588 public middle schools	55.6%	106	100.0	47.3	37.7	41.3	60.8	50.0	53.0	37.7	40.5	$14,473	$975	$13,498
Fairplay Middle School	Public	6-8	8311 Highway 166	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-5300	523	29	17.7	46.8%	248 (47.4%)	167 (31.9%)	69 (13.2%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.9%)	73	138^th of 584 public middle schools	76.4%		70.7	149^th of 588 public middle schools	74.7%	11	96.4	46.9	53.5	47.0	42.5	37.2	58.2	53.0	49.2	$12,445	$428	$12,017
Temple Middle School	Public	6-8	275 Rainey Rd	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-6001	682	42	16.3	45.5%	414 (60.7%)	153 (22.4%)	68 (10.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.3%)	55.3	237^th of 584 public middle schools	59.4%		44.6	309^th of 588 public middle schools	47.4%	72	100.0	39.8	40.2	36.3	36.5	39.8	48.8	37.9	31.0	$11,515	$764	$10,752
Heard County Middle School	Public	6-8	269 Old Field Rd	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 675-9247	456	30	15.2	87.3%	375 (82.2%)	29 (6.4%)	21 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	82	92^nd of 584 public middle schools	84.2%		73.9	132^nd of 588 public middle schools	77.6%	40		40.5	56.2	47.2	57.6	62.3	64.8	56.3	63.4	$11,472	$1,173	$10,298
Evans Middle School	Public	6-8	41 Evans Dr	Newnan	30263	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 254-2780	736	54	13.6	58.6%	386 (52.4%)	198 (26.9%)	99 (13.5%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.1%)	54.9	239^th of 584 public middle schools	59.1%		53	258^th of 588 public middle schools	56.1%	19		43.3	41.2	37.1	41.6	36.5	29.2	37.0	39.3	$14,571	$672	$13,899

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle School

How many students attend Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,009 students attended Central Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Central Middle School usually go on to attend Central High School

What district is Central Middle School in?

Carroll County

What is the racial makeup of Central Middle School?

Students at Central Middle School are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Central Middle School a good school?

Central Middle School ranks 88^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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